Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
contorta
ID:
700264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Royle) Ma

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. 1: 14 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000699597

Common Names

  • Contorta Gentianopsis
  • Contorta Gentian
  • Contorta Gentianella

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Description

Gentianopsis contorta (also called Twisted Gentian, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has opposite leaves and small, blue-violet flowers. It is native to North America and grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Gentianopsis contorta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and medicines. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gentianopsis contorta has white flowers with yellow centers, and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like growth pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gentianopsis contorta is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late autumn. Division should be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gentianopsis contorta

Gentianopsis contorta can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Gentianopsis contorta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gentianopsis contorta?

Gentianopsis contorta

What are the common names of Gentianopsis contorta?

No common names

What is the natural habitat of Gentianopsis contorta?

Gentianopsis contorta is found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
Yu Chuan Ma (1916-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:369375-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.